Life After Prison Isn’t Really Freedom

Imagine finally getting out of prison, but the anxiety, nightmares, and rules just follow you home. Black men in Philly shared how years behind bars still haunt them—think PTSD, depression, and feeling trapped by parole rules. Even finding a job or reconnecting with family is a struggle. It’s wild how the trauma sticks around, and honestly, the system makes it so hard to really move on. This is way deeper than just serving time. #Health #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters